patrons

[ˈpeɪtrənz]

nounpl: patrons

patronos / clientes / mecenas

1. Regular customers or clients of a business, restaurant, or establishment

The restaurant's patrons enjoyed the new menu.

Os clientes do restaurante gostaram do novo cardápio.

2. Wealthy or influential supporters of an artist, cause, or institution

The museum's patrons donated generously to the new exhibition.

Os mecenas do museu doaram generosamente para a nova exposição.

3. Protectors or sponsors; those who give support or protection

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.

Santo Patrício é o padroeiro da Irlanda.

4. Employers or those who have power or influence over others

Political patrons often influence career advancement.

Os patronos políticos frequentemente influenciam o avanço na carreira.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

clientes / patronos

Commonly used for customers; patronos for wealthy supporters

Rio de Janeiro

clientes / patronos

Standard usage same as general Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

clientes / patronos

Standard usage; patronos more common in formal/business contexts

Portugal

clientes / patronos / mecenas

Mecenas preferred for artistic/cultural patrons; clientes for customers

patron saint - padroeiro/a

loyal patrons - clientes fiéis

arts patron - mecenas das artes

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